Warren, Murphy, Pressley, Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to End Criminalization of Students, Invest in Counselors, Safer Environment for Kids

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"Our youth deserve schools where they are supported, not surveilled and punished. For too long, our education system has relied on punitive disciplinary practices and police presence in schools, disproportionately impacting students of color and other marginalized youth. The research clearly shows that this approach has failed. The time has come for a radically different strategy centered on meeting students' needs and nurturing their growth. I'm proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing a piece of legislation meant to build a more just education system. It is time we change course and invest in mental health professionals to help students thrive."

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